Derivatives

relinquishment

Caretakers report behavior problems as the primary reason in 40% of dog relinquishments and 28% of cat relinquishments.

Acquiring knowledge about animal behavior, as well as general animal health care, prior to acquiring a pet could prevent relinquishments of this type.

The family must gradually relinquish control while maintaining ‘a veto against excess and danger,’ in which the relinquishment is at least as difficult for the parent as the veto may feel to the child.